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Getty Images The Pro Football Writers of America announced that Raiders defensive line coach Rod Marinelli and 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner were selected as the 2021 Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award winners. Marinelli and Turner are the 17th and 18th recipients of the Dr. Z Award, which...

Getty Images It’s still unclear what Aaron Rodgers wants. It’s becoming increasingly unclear what Packers CEO Mark Murphy is trying to accomplish. Whatever is going on, this timeless quote from Jim Halpert keeps coming to mind: “Michael and Jan seem to be playing their own separate game, and...

USA TODAY Sports The Raiders’ defense has been the club’s most prominent issue since Jon Gruden returned to coach the team in 2018. While the unit made some strides in 2019, it regressed in 2020 to finish at 25th in yards allowed and 30th in points allowed. After Gruden hired Gus Bradley as...

Getty Images The Jets worked out defensive back Obi Melifonwu this week, Aaron Wilson of Sports Talk 790 reports. Melifonwu has remained a free agent since the 49ers cut him April 30. The Raiders made Melifonwu a second-round choice out of Connecticut in 2017. His only five appearances with...

Getty Images Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman has yet to get an offer that meets his financial expectations, so he has moved on to Plan B. Waiting for a contender. “I want to get to a team that’s competing for a championship, so that’s what I’m focused on and waiting for a right...

Getty Images The Raiders announced on Thursday afternoon that they’ve waived safety Kemah Siverand. Siverand spent most of the 2020 season on Las Vegas’ practice squad, but he did not appear in a game. He re-signed with the club on a futures deal in January. Siverand entered the league as an...

Getty Images Star quarterback Russell Wilson said Thursday he is fully committed to the Seahawks. He insists he never requested a trade from Seattle, even though his agent publicly provided a list of four teams — the Bears, Cowboys, Raiders and Saints — for whom Wilson would waive his no-trade...

Getty Images After the departure of Nelson Agholor to the New England Patriots this offseason, new addition John Brown is eager to show he can be an important piece of the Las Vegas Raiders Offense this season “The offense is set up nicely and I just wanted to be a part of it,” Brown said...

Getty Images At a time when many NFL teams are struggling to convince their personnel to get vaccinated, the Raiders appear to be ahead of the pack. The Raiders’ entire coaching staff has been vaccinated and the number of players vaccinated might be the best in the league, according to Vincent...

Getty Images Defensive lineman Solomon Thomas missed nearly all of last season after tearing his ACL in Week Two. But he has a chance to be a major contributor once again in the coming year. The Raiders signed Thomas to a one-year deal in March, with the hope that the former No. 3 overall pick...

USA TODAY Sports While the Raiders finished 8-8 in 2020, their offense largely wasn’t the issue. The club finished No. 8 in total yards and No. 10 in points scored in its first season in Southern Nevada. The Raiders’ 434 points were their most scored since reaching 450 in 2002 — the year they...

Getty Images Veteran cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson is heading to Las Vegas. The Raiders agreed to terms with Wreh-Wilson today, his agents announced. The 31-year-old Wreh-Wilson played the last five seasons for the Falcons. Prior to that he played three years for the Titans, who selected him...

Getty Images The Raiders agreed to terms with offensive lineman Sam Young four days ago, but they didn’t add him to the roster until Monday. To make it official, the team had to make room on its roster. The Raiders announced they waived offensive guard Marquel Harrell on Monday. Las Vegas...

USA TODAY Sports Needing to vastly improve their defense, the Raiders hired Gus Bradley to run the unit for 2021. Bradley held the same position of defensive coordinator for the Chargers over the last four seasons, and three of the units finished in the top 10 in yards allowed. But Los Angeles...

USA TODAY Sports Allegiant Stadium, the new Las Vegas home of the Raiders, had no fans present in 2020. This year, just one week after the venue hosts its first NFL preseason game with spectators in attendance, Allegiant Stadium will see one of the major pro wrestling events play out on its...

USA TODAY Sports Las Vegas has made another move for its offensive line. The Raiders announced Friday afternoon that they’ve signed free agent guard Parker Ehinger. Ehinger has been in the league since 2016 when he was a Chiefs fourth-round pick. He appeared in six games for the franchise...

Getty Images The Raiders chose cornerback Trayvon Mullen in the second round of the 2019 draft with the idea that he could become a solid starter. Through two seasons, Mullen has experienced his share of ups and downs. He recorded a pair of interceptions and 14 passes defensed last year...

Getty Images Canadian Jevon Cottoy, a receiver/tight end, is garnering interest from NFL teams. Cottoy has worked out for the Texans, Raiders, Patriots and Saints already. He has a scheduled workout with the 49ers for next week, Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports. Cottoy, who is 6 foot 5, 230...

Getty Images The Raiders announced three transactions on Thursday afternoon. They have signed defensive back Roderic Teamer to their 90-man roster while also dropping a couple of players. Tight end Carson Williams was waived and offensive lineman Erik Magnuson was released. Teamer became a...

Getty Images Offensive tackle Sam Young is back with the Raiders. Young’s agent Drew Rosenhaus told PFT that his client has agreed to a new deal with the team. It is a one-year pact for Young in Las Vegas. Young signed with the Raiders last May and went on to start seven of the 11 games he...